Self portrait Tuesday

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Originally uploaded by vreitz.

Here's a quickie of me at the office today.

I worked on unpacking just as I said I would last night. 45 minutes in each room. Making progress, but still lots to do. Tonight the cable gets hooked up! Yay, I get to see my crafty shows again! And connect to the internet on my new laptop. Woo hoo.

craft room update

in my last post i promised a progress update on setting up my craft room. well it isn't finished yet, but I did work on it this weekend. There's so much to do all over the apartment and i kept being waylayed by headache and backaches. But I think I'll spend a good 45 minutes in each room tonight: bedroom, living room, craft room. Sounds reasonable!

And then soon, I will have crafty things to post because I will be doing so many crafty things!

Word will get out now...

A semi-famous person stopped by Project Vicki and left a comment!
Jose Anes of the Money and Investing blog checked out my financial goals. Too bad they seem to be stuck in no-progress-land.

In moving news, I have so many bruises on my left arm, it really is bad. But today I'll take my last car load of stuff from the old place, so I shouldn't be getting any more bruises.

My craft room is a shambles. It has become a dumping ground for everything I don't know what to do with. I hope to change that when Mike is here this weekend. He can help. There is no way i'm going to let that room become a junk room, it is the whole reason i moved. It is my reason d'etre, something I've always dreamed of. I promise to have a good update when I return on Monday!

I got a computer!

For the first time in 10 years, I have a new computer. I bought an ibook laptop. It came in the mail yesterday and I started playing on it last night. Now I just need to order internet access and cable, and I'll be all set!

Also included in the deal is a free mini ipod. Can't wait til it comes in the mail. I am entering a new era of technology. Guess I'll have to get rid of my old cassette walkman! ;)

I moved into my new apt this Sunday and I'm slowly getting everything unpacked. There are still some things at the old place, so every day I drive there, pack up the car and drive to Rocky River, unload and then try to unpack. Needless to say, I fall asleep the minute I hit the bed nowadays.

I hope to have some crafty stuff to report soon.

Happy anniversary Baby!

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Originally uploaded by vreitz.

It's been one year since Mike and I had our first date. I'm so happy you came into my life!

XOXO

Reason #10 why i'm glad to move

I will have control over the heat in winter. (never had it in all my 28 years!)

Reason #9 why I'm happy to move

Living among grown-ups who don't "borrow" my paper or hit my car.

men's fashion

what's the only thing worse than penny loafers?

penny loafers with no socks.

Or penny loafers with no socks and shorts. On purpose

Reason #8 why I'm glad to move

Doors that aren't warped and easily open.

Reason #7 why I'm happy to move

A freezer that's not inside the fridge.

Reason #6 I'm happy to move

FIVE new rooms to decorate.

minor celebrity siting

I nearly ran into Dennis Kucinich as I was coming off the elevator in the lobby. I don't think the others getting off realized who he was. He looked like he was in a hurry.

reason #5 why I'm glad to move

No more goofy mildewy shower curtains

Reason #4 why i'm glad to move

A garage space for Piccadilly.

"those legs will cause an accident!"

I was walking to the library yesterday when some homeless guy said to me, "Careful, you'll cause an accident with those legs"

"ummmmmmm. thanks?"

I'm still not sure if he was giving me a compliment, or suggesting that my pale white legs will blind oncoming drivers!

reason #3 why I'm glad to move

I won't have to drive over Cleveland Heights potholes!

self portrait tuesday

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Originally uploaded by vreitz.

This picture describes how I feel today. Yucky. Bleh. Blah. Headache. Warm.

Reason #2 why I'm glad to move

CRAFT ROOM!

5 years at Penton!

It just occurred to me today that today is my 5 year anniversary with Penton!

To me it does feel like five years. So much has changed, both at work and at home.

Of course, i'll probably get fired, cause i haven't done squat today. I am so unmotivated. I'd love to take a quick walk around the block, but the elevators aren't working so hot, and it might take 10 min to even get an elevator one way. Pooh.

reason #1 why i'm glad to move

New rent : $525
Old rent: $615